In the first quarter, Russia sold abroad less stones, but earned much more.
8.56 million carats from Yakutia (-7.3 percent year to year) left Russia but their value (1.03 billion dollars) was 30.3 percent higher than a year ago.
The most money for Russia's diamonds were spent by the Belgians (678.4 million dollars). Indians paid 199.1 million dollars, Israelis 81 million and Arabs from the UAE - 33 million dollars.
Throughout last year, Russia sold through its diamond company Alrosa 32.4 million carats of diamonds (-20 percent) and banked on that 3.81 billion dollars, the Russian Ministry of Finance reported.
In two weeks shares of social networking site Facebook rose by 22 percent.
The company, which was founded among others by Mark Zuckerberg, gained $ 16 billion from the shares in May. It is a record for technology companies. From the hole of 5th June, when the values cost only just 25.87 USD Facebook pulled course presenting new products and services, but they have not made up for all the losses yet. In the public offering its shares were sold at $ 38. At the end of trading yesterday on the Nasdaq was 31.60 dollars per paper.
How can long-term investments be effectively stimulated through the capital market, and what regulatory changes are needed to achieve this? This was the central question of the debate titled “Stimulating Long-Term Investment through the Capital Market,” held on 26 February during the “Risk and Regulation” seminar in Warsaw at the headquarters of the Urząd Komisji Nadzoru Finansowego.
czytaj więcejNearly 60 hectares of fully serviced investment land located directly next to Port Lotniczy Olsztyn–Mazury in Szymany are waiting for an investor. This is a unique opportunity for businesses seeking a strategic location that combines access to air, road, and rail infrastructure with the growth potential of a dynamically developing region.
czytaj więcejThe Województwo mazowieckie region has already invested more than PLN 55 billion from European funds and the National Recovery Plan (KPO). As a result, roads, railways, public transport systems, and hospitals are being modernized. Digital, environmental, tourism, and education projects are also being implemented.
czytaj więcejThe EEC Trends conference brought together representatives of business, public administration, and financial institutions to open a debate on the future directions of the Polish and European economies. The Polish Development Fund (PFR) actively participated in the event, addressing topics related to security, new technologies, and the development of the defense industry. The meeting also served as a substantive prelude to the European Economic Congress (EEC), where PFR has announced a strong presence—both through a dedicated zone and expert panels.
czytaj więcejPoland conducted its largest-ever economic mission to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in Riyadh from February 7–9, 2026. The delegation included nearly 70 representatives from key sectors of the Polish economy, as well as officials from public administration and development institutions, including the Polish Investment and Trade Agency (PAIH) led by its President, Andrzej Dycha. The mission was headed by Poland’s Minister of Finance and Economy, Andrzej Domański.
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